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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 694.32 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 694.32 and 360.58 is: 539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 694.32 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/694.32 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 694.32 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 250,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,357.91/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.47

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